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boring
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The process of enlarging an existing hole with a single-point tool.
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caliper
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A measuring instrument with two pairs of jaws on one end and a long beam containing a marked scale of unit divisions. One pair of jaws measures external features; the other pair measures internal features.
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center drill
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A type of drill with a wide shank and a 60 degree angle tip.
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center drilled
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Using a center drill to make a tapered hole in the end of a part to be supported by a center.
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conventional milling
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A type of milling that feeds the cutter against the cutter rotation. Conventional milling is typically used for roughing the part to size.
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dead blow hammer
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A type of hammer that gives a solid blow to different materials without damaging their surfaces.
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drill press
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A machining tool that uses a drill to penetrate the surface of a workpiece and make a round hole. Drill presses can be used for a variety of hole-making operations.
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drilling
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The process of using a multi-point tool to penetrate the surface of a workpiece and make a round hole.
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edge finder
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A device used on a mill to locate the exact position of a part edge along the X-axis or Y-axis.
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end mill
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A narrow cutting tool that can be used to machine grooves, slots, circular slots, etc. into workpieces.
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end milling
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A milling operation that uses a narrower mill to create pockets and contours in a workpiece.
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face mill
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A type of mill cutter that contains multiple cutting teeth and is often used to remove large amounts of material.
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face milling
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A milling operation that produces a flat surface by guiding a wider mill across the surface of the workpiece.
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flute
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A groove on the periphery of a cutter that allows for chip flow away from the cut.
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form milling
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A milling operation that uses a mill with a unique shape to create that shape into the workpiece.
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layout
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The marking of lines, centers, or circles on metal workpieces. Layout work shows size, shape, hole locations, or areas to be machined.
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layout dye
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A fluid that is brushed on a metal workpiece before layout that allows the lines to be seen more clearly.
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micrometer
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A handheld measuring device used to inspect the dimensions of parts. The typical micrometer is accurate within 0.001 in. or 0.02 mm.
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milling machine
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A machine that uses a multi-point tool to remove metal from the surface of a workpiece.
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parallels
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Two metal supports that are used to position the workpiece to the desired working height in the vise.
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plunging
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A process that consists of quick movements of the quill and Y-axis to remove larger amounts of material in a short time.
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reaming
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The process of using a multi-point tool to smooth the interior surface of a hole.
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slab milling
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A milling operation that uses a cylindrical mill on an axis parallel to the worktable to create a flat surface.
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slotting
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A milling operation that cuts a narrow ridge into the surface of a workpiece
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squaring
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The process of making the sides of a part even and parallel using a rough face milling operation.
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symmetrical
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A part that can be divided by a line into two equal halves, with identical features that are equal distances from the dividing line. Both sides appear as mirror images of each other.
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tapping
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The process of cutting internal threads in a round hole with a multi-point tool.
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